Nowadays most people use Travel and tourism as a way to relax their minds, also to escape from their busy lives. Nature tourism has turned out to be one of the most demanded forms among vacationers around the globe. Sri Lanka enriches with the number of natural attractions, the sandy white beaches, mountain range, different climatic zones, fauna, and flora provide its visitors with an everlasting experience. As a responsible eco-tours operator in Sri Lanka, we will try to ensure all the activities without any negative impact on the environment. If you are a nature lover, Sri Lanka Mother Nature is waiting for you. Enjoy exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka’s nature with Overa Tours.
Overview
Nature and Sightseeing Tour highlights mixed activities including wildlife, light adventure, culture, and leisure.
Destinations – Wilpattu, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Galle and Colombo
Itinerary
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Highlights: Colombo city tour
Welcome to Sri Lanka! At the airport, you will be greeted by our English Speaking Chauffeur Guide who will take you to the Colombo Hotel. Colombo is the commercial hub of the country and another sleepless city in the world and is also the capital of Lanka. Arrive at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. If you have spare time, our guide will lead you to some of Colombo’s curious sites.
Highlights: Wilpaththuwa Jeep Safari
Wilpttu National park is the oldest, largest, and most important protected area in Sri Lanka. The park is located 25km north of Puttalam or 30km west of Anuradhapura. It lies on the northwest coast spans the border between North Central Province and North Western Province of Sri Lanka. Willapatuwa is one of the best paradises for bird watchers. The lakes around the park offer great opportunities to explore a large number of resident and migratory wetland bird species. Other than amazing flora and fauna.
Highlights: Minneriya National Park
After breakfast depart to Habarana. Minnariya national park is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. Minneriya national park is located 182 km away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. In your Evening jeep safari tour give you the opportunity to see mostly larger elephant gathering than morning safari tour. As well as can see other mammals also. After entering the national park with your guide in a jeep, you will be able to spot several species of birds and other animals that have made their homes in this sanctuary.
Highlights: Sigiriya/Hiriwadunna Village Tour
Today explore Sri Lankan culture in Hiriwaduna Village. Bullock cart ride and catamaran boat ride will bring an amazing experience to you. This village tour helps you to understand village life and Authentic Sri Lanka.
Optional
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is considered one of the amazing wonders of the Ancient World that truly needs to be witnessed to be believed. Located in the interior of Sri Lanka and The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. Sigiriya which was an ancient castle built by King Kasyapa during the 5th century AD is both a palace and fortress.
Highlights:
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Temple Of tooth
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Today head to central kingdom of Sri Lanka. Kandy is a little paradise with a mild temperature that is an ideal destination for a honeymoon tour. Along the way, you will get the chance to express your kindness to orphan elephants of the Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Kandy is the cultural city of Sri Lanka. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple also located on the edge of the beautiful Kandy Lake in the centre of the holy city of Kandy. The ancient city of Kandy is known as the Buddhist shrine and was the last capital of the Sinhala kings. The climate is warm and humid, so it is one of the havens of scenic spots and locales in Sri Lanka. Also leisurely drive to Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens, the world’s best tropical botanical garden and the largest botanical garden in Asia, covering more than 60 hectares. Today, more than 4,000 species of Sri Lankan native plants and imported plants are planted in the park. You can enjoy the Kandy nightlife with traditional cultural dance and city tour. There you will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains around you.
Highlights:
Waterfalls
Hill country tour
Taste authentic Ceylon Tea
Nuwara Eliya is known as one of the most romantic places in the heart of the country. 1,889 meters above sea level. Located in the central mountainous area, the temperature is 4-16 °C all year round. It is widely known as one of the favourite honeymoon destinations among locals and foreigners. During the British colonial period, many British people lived here, so many British-style buildings are there and Nuwara Eliya known as “Little England”. You can taste authentic British black tea at TEA FACTORY. Wonderful panoramic views of the lush plantations and misty hills can bring your another world. In this day you will be able to visit a number of beautiful waterfalls, scenic mountain ranges, tea garden and also allowing you to take pictures of those panoramic views. In the evening leisurely spend time in Gregory Lake. It was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used as a place to relax by many visitors.
Highlights: Horton Plains
Excursion for Horton Plains. It is one of the most famous and interesting hiking destinations in Sri Lanka among local visitors and foreigners as well as Nature Lovers. The park has beautiful landscapes. It is one of the main features. Rolling hills, endless grasslands with tiny wildflowers, clean streams flowing through valleys, waterfalls and the scattered forest patches create endless diversity in landscapes. The weather can change very quickly on the plains. One minute it can be sunny & clear and another the next Minute chilly & misty.
Highlights: Yala National Park
Yala is located in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka. It is considered as the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. This Wildlife Park is wildly known for its variety of wild animals as well as highest leopards density considered as the most attracting feature of the park. The Yala National Park/Ruhunu national park is home to 215 species of birds and over 44 diverse mammals. The area is covered scrub vegetation with over 280 species of plants.
Highlights: Enjoy at Beach
After Breakfast departs to the down south in Sri Lanka. This magical island is rich in blue coastal water and sandy beaches all around the country. Today Overnight stay at the Galle. Located in the southwest of Sri Lanka, about 100 kilometres south of the capital Colombo, it is not only known for its beaches but for its castles, which have been listed as World Heritage Sites. This beautiful coastal line which is quite famous among travellers around the world. Enjoy your free full day relax & unwind at the beach. If you and your lover wish to engage with some adventure and water sport, Galle is the best spot for that. Go to water sports centre & you have options to do the water sports including snorkelling, canoeing, sailing and sailing lessons, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, jet skiing, and rubber dinghy rafting and banana boat or Scuba diving available upon request
Your guide will take you back to the international airport for a take flight to home with blissful memories of your Sri Lanka tour. We hope and wish that you will visit this beautiful country again.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotel or resort with Breakfast
- Transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing tours with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Parking and toll
- GST/VAT/ Service Charges
- Price per person on a double sharing basis
Exclusions
- Any video/still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
- Extra excursions
- Early check-in and late check-out charges
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion
Important
- Mentioned price is for standard hotels and if you need to upgrade hotels, Please ask for the customized package.
- During the peak time, peak period supplement may apply
- Hotels are subject to availability
Know before you go
- Airport pick-up will be arranged based on your flight details.
- Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Colombo hotels.
- You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
- The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
